ironoxidepowder
nounUK /ˈaɪən ˈɒksaɪd ˈpaʊdə/
US /ˈaɪərn ˈɑːksaɪd ˈpaʊdər/
Iron oxide powder is a fine, colorful dust made of iron and oxygen that is often red or black.
The artist mixed iron oxide powder with paint to make a rich red color.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A reddish powder used as a pigment in paints, cosmetics, and ceramics.
She added iron oxide powder to the clay to give the pot a warm brown tone.
3. A magnetic black powder used in recording tapes and magnetic storage.
The old cassette tape was coated with iron oxide powder to store sound.
4. A polishing powder used to make glass and metal surfaces shiny.
The jeweler used iron oxide powder to polish the scratched lens.